The spotlight shined bright Saturday as Ava Martin of Minden was crowned the 2025 Webster Parish Fair Queen during the annual pageant held in conjunction with the parish fair.
Martin earned the title after competing against fellow high school representatives in interview, casual wear and evening gown categories. She was crowned by last year’s queen, Lily Herrick, and Anna Claire Lemoine, Miss Louisiana Volunteer 2025, and will represent the parish at fair activities throughout the week, including riding in the fair parade, handing out awards at the livestock show and appearing at community events.
Sha’Davion Martin of Doyline was named first runner-up, Addison Lee of Glenbrook placed second runner-up, and Meredith Robinson of Lakeside was third runner-up. Robinson also received the Miss Congeniality award.
Additional awards went to Kylee Rae Sanders of North Webster, who won both Casual Wear and Evening Gown. Addison Lee took home the People’s Choice award. School representatives included Paris Jackson for Lakeside and Mia Feaster for Minden High.
Earlier in the day, the annual Fair Princess Pageant featured contestants in nine age divisions, each crowned with a royal title:
- Baby Fair Princess — Solene “Sonnie” Yates
- Tiny Fair Princess — Flora Perez
- Toddler Fair Princess — Aurora Richards
- Miniature Fair Princess — Londyn Long
- Petite Fair Princess — Aaliyah Hawthorn
- Little Miss Fair Princess — Landry Rolen
- Junior Fair Princess — Piper Mandino
- Teen Fair Princess — Morgan Carson
The pageant drew families, friends and supporters who filled the auditorium to cheer on the contestants. Organizers thanked judges, volunteers and attendees for contributing to another successful tradition.
The 2025 Webster Parish Fair runs September 30 through October 4 at the Minden Fairgrounds. The annual fair parade is set for Tuesday, September 30 at 5PM, in downtown Minden.
